2021 HCL Patient Seminar
October 10, 2021
Webinar: Understanding Hairy Cell Leukemia - New to HCL
Speaker: Dr. Leslie Andritsos, University of New Mexico, USA
Session Description: Dr. Andritsos provides an overview of hairy cell leukemia (HCL), including standard and emerging treatment. This session emphasizes the needs of recently diagnosed patients. The target audience is individuals who are relatively new to HCL.
Panel: Frequently Asked Questions
Moderator:
Dr. Michael Grever, The Ohio State University, USA
Panelists:
Dr. Robert Kreitman, National Cancer Institute, NIH, USA
Dr. Kerry Rogers, The Ohio State University, USA
Dr. Clive Zent, James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA
Session Description: A moderated expert discussion of frequently asked patient questions in HCL. Topics include chemotherapy-free treatment options, minimal residual disease (MRD) and HCL management in the COVID era.
HCL Virtual Coffee Chat
Moderators:
Keith Markbreiter, HCLF Board Member
Scott Svoboda, HCLF Board Member
Session Description: The virtual coffee chat is a unique opportunity for patients and family members to connect informally through a web-based conversation.
A recording will not be shared.
October 11, 2021
Webinar: Understanding Hairy Cell Leukemia - Living with HCL
Speaker: Dr. Francesco Forconi, Cancer Sciences and Haematology Department, University of Southampton Hospital Trust, UK
Session Description: Dr. Forconi provides an overview of HCL, including standard and emerging treatments. This webinar session provides a foundational knowledge of HCL, from diagnosis through standard and new therapies. This session is informative for all patients, but particularly for individuals who have already received treatment, are in remission, and/or want to know what to expect if they relapse.
October 12, 2021
Webinar: Diet and Nutrition
Speaker: Kyle Dent, MS, RD, LD; Senior Clinical Dietitian at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX
Session Description: This session features a clinical dietitian with knowledge of cancer patients’ experience during and after treatment. This webinar provides patients with evidence-based information to address or improve nutrition and strengthen the immune system to aid the body during their journey with HCL.